Jinkee Pacquiao

Jinkee Pacquiao (née Jamora; January 12, 1979) is a former Filipino politician, socialite, media personality and occasional film producer who served as a vice governor of Sarangani, Mindanao, Philippines from 2013 to 2016. She is well-known as the wife of professional Filipino boxer and incumbent Senator Manny Pacquiao.[2] She also had a brief career in the film industry as a producer for her husband's documentaries and for several box-office titles.

Jinkee Pacquiao
Vice Governor of Sarangani
In office
June 30, 2013  June 30, 2016
Preceded bySteve Solon
Succeeded byElmer Peralta
Personal details
Born
Jinkee Capeña Jamora

(1979-01-12) January 12, 1979
General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines
Political partyUnited Nationalist Alliance (2013–present)[1]
People's Champ Movement (2013–present)
Spouse(s)Manny Pacquiao (m. 1999)
Children5
ResidenceGeneral Santos
Kiamba, Sarangani
Quezon City
Alma materAMA Computer University

Early life

Jinkee Jamora was born at St. Elizabeth Hospital in General Santos City on January 12, 1979 into the conservative family of Nestor Jamora (born c. 1956, Kiamba, Sarangani) and Rosalina Capeña (born c. 1957, Silago, Southern Leyte). She was born along with her twin sister, Janet.[3]

Political career

In 2013, Pacquiao decided to run for vice governor of Sarangani province in Mindanao,[4] after her husband was reluctant to choose between two friends who both wanted his support for the position.[5] She was elected in the May 2013 election as the candidate of the United Nationalist Alliance.[1][6]

After her first and only term, Jinkee decided to retire from politics to focus on their family and her businesses.[7]

Personal life

Pacquiao was working as a beauty consultant when she met Manny Pacquiao,[5] whom she married in 1999.[8][9] They have five children.[2][10]

References

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